“We’re’ saying good-bye to scraping tools, rubber cups and polishing discs that can be time-consuming and uncomfortable,” says Dr. Richard Fordjour, who practices general and cosmetic dentistry at the ...

A deep cleaning at the dentist is also called scaling and planing. This is different from the regular cleaning you get twice a year. It is a deeper cleaning that goes under your gums to prevent or ...

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Teeth deep cleaning, or periodontal scaling and root planing, is a common procedure that treats gum disease by removing bacteria above and below the gumline. It may prevent future tooth loss. Share on ...